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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1964

Page

2

New County School District Approved By Four To One Vote

A county school board approved creating the Ames Bern Rome Canaan Carthage Troy district by four to one in a special election. 1135 voted yes and 278 no. 1606 area voters were registered. All 12 precincts favored the merger except Bishopville. The board may merge by Jan 1 1965, with a new district board to serve until Jan 1 1966. A 887 signature referendum petition preceded the action.

New County Ames-Bern Rome- Canaan Carthage-Troy Bishopville Morgan County County School Board

Athens Twp Dust Levy Approved and York School Measure Failed

Special elections in Athens Township and surrounding districts saw 2440 voters participate. The dust control levy of one mill for three years carried in Athens Two, while York Local School District’s 1.9 mill operating levy was defeated 263 to 345.

Athens York Kimberly

Doan’s Pills Promise Relief From Backache Sleep Trouble

Advertisement touts Doan’s Pills as a remedy for nagging backache and sleepless nights caused by stress and discomfort. It claims relief through pain reduction soothing bladder irritation and mild diuretic action, urging readers to ask for the large size and join millions who have used it for over 60 years.

Dean Doan

Ohio senior listed in critical condition after playground football incident

Ohio University senior Joseph Beshara of New Lexington was hospitalized in Columbus after a head injury suffered during an organized but unsanctioned tackle game behind Putnam Elementary School. Doctors cite possible prior medical history as a factor in his condition.

Ohio University New Lexington University Hospital Columbus Joseph Beshara Putnam Elementary School Beshara Lincoln Hall Hudson Health Center Columbus Hospital

Fire Squad Aids Three Persons in Athens Calls

The Athens fire department emergency squad responded to three calls Tuesday between 3 and 4 30 pm. James Winfield fainted at 9 N Court St and was taken home after first aid. Maurice Berges ill from carbon monoxide fumes at 20 W Stimson Ave recovered before arrival. Robert McMullen fainted at 28 S Court St with minor injuries and was taken to Sheltering Arms Hospital. Temperatures ranged from 33 to 42 with 0.04 inch rain and snow.

Athens Fire Department N. Court St James Winfield First St Maurice Bernges Milford W. Stimson Ave Robert McMullen Athens

Berle Urges Planning for Postwar Disarmament

Adolf A. Berle, Kennedy Lecturer at Ohio University, argues that disarmament will require shifting from arms to social needs. He notes a long path to disarmament, estimates a potential $40 billion defense cut, and calls for plans to use freed funds for urban renewal transit hospital staffing and teacher load reduction.

Adolf A. Berle Kennedy Ohio University Berle Dr. Berle U.S

City Seeks Bids for New Sewer Cleaning Machine

City plans to open bids at noon December 22 for a sewer cleaner to reduce stoppages and cut hourly hiring costs. Mayor Raymond Shepard favors a lower priced rotary blade model at about $3,500 after trying two high pressure water and rotary blade units. Training city workers should be straightforward.

Raymond Shepard

Births and court notices in Athens area report

Mr and Mrs Michael Zalupski welcomed a daughter in Athens. Admitted are multiple Athens residents and others including Thomas Hopkins and Loren Lee. Minnie Pidcock sues Bridgewater Ferrill McKinney Coal Co. in Common Pleas Court Chauncey. Herman Neff 19 of Lima cited for illegal passing after a two car crash on Golf Course Rd. Athens Police probe $35 theft at Webb's Music Store on S Court St.

Common Pleas Court Minnie Pidcock Chauncey Bridgewater-Ferrel-McKinney Coal Co Chauncey, Buc ICO Moyorioot Herman E. Neff Lima Golf Course State Highway Patrol Athens Webb S. Court St

Berle Sees Bright South American Future

In a press conference on Tuesday Adolf A Berle Jr expressed great hope for the future of South America and the progress of disarmament He chairs Kennedy s Latin American policy task force and said the Alliance for Progress resembles the Marshall Plan noting initial communist pressure then growth He praised South America s recent progress and the stronger role of the Organization of American States.

Adolf A. Berle, Jr South America Dr. Berle Kennedy Alliance For Progress Organization of American States

Window Pane Just Misses Official

Ohio University registrar Robert Mahn narrowly escaped injury when a large window landed on his desk after two sonic blasts shook Athens. Four windows shattered in Ewing Hall at 9 15 a.m. with one pane nearly striking a car nearby, police said the blasts were likely caused by jet planes.

Ohio University Athens Robert Mahn Ewing Hall Mahn

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